Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education South Shields, England Posted jan 28, 2026

Temporary
GBP 95 – GBP 125 per day
Onsite
Junior

Job description

This Teaching Assistant opportunity is built around the school has a strong leadership team and values experienced support staff who can work independently and support learning across the curriculum. It would suit someone who can bring flexible and professional approach to the role.

How the role is set up

Delivering pre-planned lessons in the teacher’s absence. Supporting classroom behaviour and routines.

Where someone would start

The school has a strong leadership team and values experienced support staff who can work independently and support learning across the curriculum. supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. Able to support learners with patience and structure.

What helps someone build confidence

Flexible and professional approach.

What is expected

  • We are working with a supportive primary school in South Shields to recruit a qualified HLTA.
  • Strong classroom confidence.
  • Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.

Job details

  • In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
  • Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
  • We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part o.

Requirements mentioned

  • DBS check
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